THE JUDGE. Nearly strangled you!     

       RUTH. [Bowing her head] Yes, my lord.     

       FROME. With his hands, or——?     

       RUTH. Yes, I just managed to get away from him. I went straight to my friend. It was eight o'clock.     

       THE JUDGE. In the morning? Your husband was not under the influence of liquor then?     

       RUTH. It wasn't always that.     

       FROME. In what condition were you?     

       RUTH. In very bad condition, sir. My dress was torn, and I was half choking.     

       FROME. Did you tell your friend what had happened?     

       RUTH. Yes. I wish I never had.     

       FROME. It upset him?     

       RUTH. Dreadfully.     

       FROME. Did he ever speak to you about a cheque?     

       RUTH. Never.     

       FROZE. Did he ever give you any money?     

       RUTH. Yes.     

       FROME. When was that?     

       RUTH. On Saturday.     

       FROME. The 8th?     

       RUTH. To buy an outfit for me and the children, and get all ready to start.     

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